FSY Wednesday Schedule
Participant Devotional
7:20 a.m. to 7:30 a.m.Participant Devotional is the perfect way to start your day. One or two group members can volunteer to lead a counselor group devotional each morning to set the tone for the day. If you volunteer to lead, you’ll be asked to do the following:
- Select a hymn to sing together as a group.
- Invite a group member to offer a prayer.
- Share a brief spiritual thought such as a favorite scripture, a personal experience related to a quote from a general conference talk, or testify of truths contained in another gospel resource.
Breakfast
(may be swapped with Gospel Study)7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.
Mealtimes allow youth and counselors to relax, enjoy some food, and bond with each other.
Gospel Study
(may be swapped with Breakfast)8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
Each morning you’ll have scheduled time for personal gospel study. Your counselor will briefly teach essential study skills, allowing you time to dive into your scriptures or other gospel resources for a personal experience. Afterwards, you’ll share insights from your study with your company. Through this process you’ll develop a love for the scriptures, recognize how they will bless your life, and establish a daily study habit.
Morning Devotional
9:45 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.Morning Devotionals provide an opportunity for your session to gather and learn about the annual youth theme. Your session advisers will deliver inspired and uplifting messages each morning. During these devotionals take notes, reflect on your thoughts and feelings, and seek personal revelation.
Classes
10:45 a.m. to12:30 p.m.Classes are taught by fantastic instructors who are usually seminary and institute teachers living in your area. They’ll introduce gospel principles, foster engaging discussions through meaningful questions, encourage participation, and create a spirit-filled learning environment. These classes focus on current teachings of prophets and apostles to help you live the gospel and draw closer to Christ.
You can choose from a variety of classes, including: “Hear Him,” “Finding Answers to Questions,” and other gospel topics.
Lunch
12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.Mealtimes allow youth and counselors to relax, enjoy some food, and bond with each other.
Classes
1:45 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.Classes are taught by fantastic instructors who are usually seminary and institute teachers living in your area. They’ll introduce gospel principles, foster engaging discussions through meaningful questions, encourage participation, and create a spirit-filled learning environment. These classes focus on current teachings of prophets and apostles to help you live the gospel and draw closer to Christ.
You can choose from a variety of classes, including: “Hear Him,” “Finding Answers to Questions,” and other gospel topics.
Participant Flex Time
3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.Time for flex time! Youth can participate in on-campus activities, musical program rehearsals, and variety show tryouts.
Dinner
4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.Mealtimes allow youth and counselors to relax, enjoy some food, and bond with each other.
Games Night Prep
6:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.Dive into games night by learning the rules, practicing the company’s cheer, and getting excited for the friendly competition ahead.
Games Night and Cheer-Off
6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.Join your company in friendly competitions against other companies. You’ll all become cheerleaders as you encourage and cheer for each other, including members of other companies. You’ll also get to present your company’s cheer and banner to the judges as well as a couple of other companies!
Pizza Night
8:15 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.Pizza night is your chance to hang out and talk with your new friends. Enjoy a late-night snack while sharing talents, favorite music, and other common interests. Get to know and appreciate one another as you join in happy and fun conversation.
If you have any dietary restrictions that will limit you from eating pizza, please inform your counselor. They can make sure you have something else to snack on while enjoying the friendship of your counselor group.
Reflect and Review
9:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.“Reflect and Review” is a vital part of your FSY experience. Each night, you’ll gather with your counselor group before going to bed to:
- Reflect on what you’ve learned from speakers or activities.
- Ponder and recognize what Heavenly Father is teaching you individually.
- Write down your thoughts.
- Share with the group experiences you are comfortable sharing.
Quiet Time
9:30 p.m. to 10:15 p.m.Youth will use this time to get ready for bed and relax. They’re free to visit friends in the same hall, but no hopping to other floors.
Lights Out
10:30 p.m.Bed time! Counselors will stick around to check if participants are in their beds with lights off, starting to fall asleep.